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Is mercury inorganic

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No, Mercury is an element and also a metal. Its only connection to organic chemistry is that it and its salts are sometimes employed as catalysts in organic reactions.

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No, Mercury sulphate is inorganic. Organic chemicals contain Carbon.

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Mercury is inorganic as are all elements.

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